Fiora resigns from board

Fiora resigns from board

School board member Chris Fiora submitted his letter of resignation at the end of the meeting, effective Thursday. Andrew said she accepted Fiora’s resignation with “regret” and the board “is going to miss him.”

Fiora called serving on the board for six years “a privilege and honor.” He pointed toward the improvements the district has made during that time.

She said the board must appoint a replacement within 30 days, but not sooner than 10 days. She’d like to have a replacement appointed by April 8.

She said candidates must be at least 18 years old, live in the Middletown district and care about the public school system. His replacement would serve until the end of the school year, and run for re-election in November to serve his remaining two years. Resumes and a letter of interest may be sent to mandrew@middletowncityschools.com or dropped off at the district’s administration offices at 1515 Girard Ave.

Go move to Mason or West Chester with the rest of the wine and cheese crowd. Sheep.

swohio75 wrote: Property records show he's likely moving out of Middletown .

If true, then that opens the door to speculate with no proof whatsoever....

1. He has another job offer that requires relocation.

2. He is tired of the situation, both with the city and with the schools and just wants to "get away from it all".

3. A member of his family is stimulating the move.

4. He wants to upgrade his life with family included.

5. He's just smarter than the rest of us.

6. Just tired of being in the limelight as a school board member.

7. It's just flat out time to move on.

8. He wants to feel proud with regard to where he lives.

I thank you Mr. Fiora for your involvement on this site. It is refreshing to actually have discussion with an official who has the courage to talk about issues that concern those who really care about the city. That goes for Ms. Andrew also. I wish you well in your decision and respect your service to the schools.

Thank you Mr.Fiora for your service while on the board and wish you the best of luck on whatever your plans are.

Mr. Fiora was an excellent BOE member and will be missed. 

Thank you all for your kind words.  I tried my best to do what was right for the students and the citizens of Middletown while on the board.  I believe that we were able to make significant progress...though there is still a lot to do to get our schools back to where they need to be.